Mercury 2005 Sable User manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 15
AM/FM stereo cassette 15
AM/FM stereo with CD 18
CD changer 20
Climate Controls 23
Manual heating and air conditioning 23
Automatic temperature control 25
Rear window defroster 28
Lights 29
Headlamps 29
Turn signal control 32
Bulb replacement 34
Driver Controls 45
Windshield wiper/washer control 45
Steering wheel adjustment 47
Power windows 48
Mirrors 49
Speed control 50
Message center 57
Locks and Security 72
Keys 72
Locks 72
Anti-theft system 82
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Seating and Safety Restraints 87
Seating 87
Safety restraints 92
Air bags 108
Child restraints 117
Tires, Wheels and Loading 130
Tire Information 131
Tire Inflation 132
Changing tires 135
Wheel lug nut torque 140
Vehicle loading 150
Trailer towing 156
Recreational towing 159
Driving 160
Starting 160
Brakes 164
Traction control 167
Transmission operation 168
Roadside Emergencies 173
Getting roadside assistance 173
Hazard flasher switch 174
Fuel pump shut-off switch 174
Fuses and relays 176
Jump starting 182
Wrecker towing 187
Customer Assistance 188
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 196
Cleaning 197
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Maintenance and Specifications 203
Engine compartment 205
Engine oil 208
Battery 212
Fuel information 219
Part numbers 234
Refill capacities 235
Lubricant specifications 236
Accessories 241
Index 243
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on acquiring your new Mercury. Please take the time to
get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The
more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the
safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the
following website:
•In the United States: www.ford.com
•In Canada: www.ford.ca
•In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
•In Australia: www.ford.com.au
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.
This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available
and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your
particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe
options before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It
is an integral part of the vehicle.
Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the
safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the
engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.
collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump
shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In
this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments
highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be
read and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it is
imperative that you consult the
relevant section of this guide before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Protecting the environment
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized
disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant
steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this
guide with the tree symbol.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a
trailer.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during
the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these
additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the
Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil
usage.
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SPECIAL NOTICES
Emission warranty
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L
Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible
for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a
detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to
the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s
Guide.
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your
vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Event Data Recording
Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of
collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The
recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.
The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the
occupants, potentially including information such as:
•how various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;
•how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal;
•how fast the vehicle was traveling; and
•where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected
to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do
not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,
unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
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Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should
NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag.
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with
features and options that are different from the ones that are described
in this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that
complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided
supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations
and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this
Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front
Air Bag-Side Child Seat
Child Seat Installation
Warning
Child Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
Anchor Brake System
Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/Demist
Rear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Engine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks Battery Acid
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid
Level
MAX
MIN
Emission System Engine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter Jack
Check fuel cap Low tire warning
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.
Service engine soon: The Service
engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check
the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Check fuel cap: Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Service
engine soon warning light to come
on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the
Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
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Brake system warning light: To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,
or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON
position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.
Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system (if
equipped): If the ABS light stays
illuminated or continues to flash, a
malfunction has been detected, have
the system serviced immediately.
Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness: If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system: Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
P!
BRAKE
ABS
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Engine oil pressure: Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer to Engine oil in
the Maintenance and
Specifications chapter.
Traction Control娂active (if
equipped): Flashes when the
Traction Control娂is active. If the
light remains on a malfunction has
been detected; have the system
serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.
Speed control: Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
Securilock娂Anti-theft system:
Flashes when the Securilock娂
Passive Anti-theft System has been
activated. Refer to Securilock娂Passive Anti-theft System in the Locks
and Security chapter.
Turn signal: Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams: Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
CRUISE
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GAUGES
Speedometer: Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge: Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between “H”and
“C”). If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
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Tachometer: Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge: Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates
which side of the vehicle the fuel
filler door is located.
Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
Odometer: Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle.
Refer to Message Center in the
Drivers Controls chapter on how to
switch the display from Metric to
English.
Trip odometer: Registers the miles
(kilometers) of individual journeys.
Press and release the message
center INFO button until “TRIP”
appears in the display (this
represents the trip mode). Press
and hold the RESET button for three seconds to reset.
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AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE/MACH姞AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FM
STEREO CASSETTE (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Tape: Insert the cassette with the
opening to the right. If a tape is
already inserted into the system,
press TAPE to begin tape play.
2. Clock: To set the hour, press and
hold the H control. When the
desired hour appears, release the
control.
To set the minute, press and hold
the M control. When the desired
minute appears, release the control.
3. CD: Press to play the CD (if
equipped).
Note: This system is CDDJ
compatible, but CDDJ is an option with limited availability as defined in
the order guide.
4. Bass: Press / to
decrease/increase the bass output.
5. Treble: Press / to
decrease/increase the treble output.
BASS
TREB
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6. Balance: Press / to shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
7. Fade: Press / to shift
sound to the rear/front speakers.
8. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable radio
stations, tape or CD selections.
Press again to stop.
9. Shuffle: Press to play CD tracks
in random order.
10. COMP (compression): While
playing a CD, press to bring soft and
loud passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
11. Dolby威noise reduction:
Reduces tape noise and hiss while
playing a tape, press to
activate/deactivate.
12. Side 1–2: Press to change tape
direction.
13. FF (fast forward): Press to
advance the tape or CD.
14. REW (rewind): Press to rewind
the tape or reverse the CD.
15. Memory preset buttons: To
set a station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
BAL
FADE
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16. Tune: Works in radio mode or
CD mode. Press / to change
frequency down/up or previous/next
disc.
17. Cassette door: Insert a
cassette into the cassette door.
18. Seek: Press and
release / for previous/next
listenable radio station, tape
selection or CD track.
19. Power/volume: Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
20. AM/FM: Press to choose a
frequency band in radio mode
(AM/FM1/FM2).
21. EJ (Eject): Press to eject a
tape.
VOL
PUSH ON
AM
FM
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AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FM STEREO/SINGLE CD PLAYER
(IF EQUIPPED)
1. Clock: To set the hour, press and
hold the H control. When the
desired hour appears, release the
control.
To set the minute, press and hold
the M control. When the desired
minute appears, release the control.
2. Bass: Press / to
decrease/increase the bass output.
3. Treble: Press / to
decrease/increase the treble output.
4. Balance: Press / to shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
5. Fade: Press / to shift
sound to the rear/front speakers.
12 11 10 98
16 123
17
5
4
15
14
13
76
BASS
TREB
BAL
FADE
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6. Scan: Press to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable radio
stations or CD tracks. Press again to
stop.
7. CD: Press to play a CD. Press
again to toggle between single CD
mode and CD Changer mode (if
equipped).
8. Shuffle: Press to play CD tracks
in random order.
9. COMP (compression): Press to
bring soft and loud passages
together for a more consistent
listening level.
10. FF (fast forward): Press and
hold until desired selection is
reached.
11. REW (rewind): Press and hold
until desired selection is reached.
12. Memory preset buttons: To
set a station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
13. Tune: Press / to change
radio frequency down/up. With CD
changer (if equipped), press to
select the previous/next CD.
14. Seek: Press and
release / for previous/next
listenable radio station or
previous/next CD track.
15. Power/volume: Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels. VOL
PUSH ON
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16. EJ (Eject): Press to eject a CD.
17. AM/FM: Press to choose a
frequency band (AM/FM1/FM2).
CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your CD changer is either located in the trunk, the center console or the
right side cargo area storage compartment (wagon only).
1. Slide the door to access the CD
changer magazine.
2. Press to eject the magazine.
3. Turn the magazine (A) over.
4. Using the disc holder release
knob (C), pull the disc holder (B)
out of the magazine.
Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may come
completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder
back into the magazine while pressing on the lever.
AM
FM
AB
C
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